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Daejeon Natural Heritage Center

Daejeon Natural Heritage Center

천연기념물센터 (대전) · Daejeon · Neighbourhoods & streets

The Natural Heritage Center was established to help visitors learn about the value and importance of natural heritages through exhibitions and education on the methodical study of natural heritages. Fossils of dinosaur eggs and footprints along with animal and plant specimens and many other natural heritages are on display. With the guide of professional researchers, young visitors can learn more about natural heritages through hands-on activities, video education and many other experiential programs that are only provided at the Natural Heritage Center. · · The center is developing more exhibitions through academic exchanges with UNESCO and various international organizations specializing in natural heritages.

TypeNeighbourhoods & streets
RegionDaejeon
Address927, Yudeung-ro, Seo-gu, Daejeon
HoursMarch-October 09:30-17:30 · November-February 10:00-17:00 · * Last admission is 30 minutes before closing.
ClosedMondays, the day of Seollal (Lunar New Year's day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving day)
AdmissionFree
ParkingAvailable

Getting there

From Korea Tourism Organization open data. Hours and admission change with the season and on public holidays — confirm with the venue before a long trip.

What's on nearby

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Daejeon Expo Aquarium

Daejeon Expo Park (대전엑스포과학공원)
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Daejeon Expo Park

Tower of Great Light (Hanbit Tower) (한빛탑)
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Tower of Great Light (Hanbit Tower)

Solomon Law Park (솔로몬로파크)
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National Science Museum (국립중앙과학관)
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